Question

1. Consider all the pathways of carbohydrate metabolism discussed in biochemisty. List all the reactions that are:

a. unique to glycolysis (1)

b. unique to gluconeogenesis – give enzyme names (1)

c. shared between glycogen synthesis and glycogenolysis – give enzyme names (1)

2. Consider the enzyme hexokinase.

d. Hexokinase activity is regulated by glucose-6-phosphate by the process of _________________________. (1)

e. The liver isozyme of hexokinase, called glucokinase, is not susceptible to this type of regulation. Explain why this makes sense, considering the role of the

liver in maintaining the glucose balance for the organism. (2)

f. Glucokinase has a much higher Km for glucose than does hexokinase. How does this property help the liver act as a glucose storage organ? (2)

3. Lactate is a waste product in rapidly contracting muscle, but a fuel for resting muscle. Explain, with reference to the metabolic pathways through which lactate proceeds in each

case. (2)

g. When lactate is used as a fuel by muscle, how much ATP can the muscle obtain by complete oxidation of lactate? (1)